Books in the Basin festival returns to Odessa venues
Odessa events organizers from the Odessa Council for the Arts and Humanities Odessa College and Friends of the Ector County Library host Books in the Basin 2016. The two day festival at Odessa College features more than 40 authors from across the United States with Leo Grossman Judd Winick Alfredo Corchado The Fabulous Beekman Boys and Sandra Brown among featured writers. Attendees can reach 432-335-6648 or asstodessaarts.org for details.
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Classic Hitchcock Film Shown at Ector Theatre Tonight
The Ector Theatre at 500 N Texas Ave presents Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo at 7 30 p m today and Saturday An admission of 5 for adults and 3 for children under 12 applies For more details call 580-0898 or visit www ectortheatre com
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Comic Con Permian Basin VIP Meet with Power Rangers
Comic Con Permian Basin hosts a VIP meet and greet and signing with Catherine Sutherland and Nakia Burrise before the Jackalopes game at Ector County Coliseum in Odessa. Sutherland is the original Pink Ranger and Burrise the Yellow Ranger. Texas Power Rangers in full suit also appear. Tickets $7. call 366-3541 or email andrea.fierro ectorcountytx.gov.
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Tribute to Selena at Music City Mall with special guest Egypt Dixon
A tribute event honoring Selena is scheduled Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Music City Mall Carousel Stage at 4101 E 42nd St. The program features musicians dancers and performers including guest Egypt Dixon.
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Poll shows GOP viewed unfavorably by large majority
The Associated Press-GfK poll finds 67 percent hold an unfavorable view of the Republican Party, up from 58 percent in October 2014, while 30 percent see it favorably. Democrats show 48 percent favorable and 50 percent unfavorable, with little change since 2014. Trump’s rise as front-runner and his controversial comments worry mainstream Republicans.
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Odessa honors Austin Keith at chamber luncheon
Odessa Chamber of Commerce recognizes Austin Keith as Entrepreneur of the Year and inducts him into the Business Hall of Fame at a luncheon held Thursday at Odessa Country Club. Keith, owner of Pinkies Inc., appears with his wife and references challenges faced over the past year.
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Austin Keith Named Odessa Entrepreneur of the Year
Odessa Chamber of Commerce selects Pinkies Inc. owner Austin Keith as Entrepreneur of the Year at a Thursday luncheon. Keith, based in Odessa since 1998 with 15 Pinkie’s locations, chairs Gron Odessa and serves in chamber roles. He and wife Michelle support community groups like Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center, with praise from Chamber President Mike George. Inductees to the 2016 Business Hall of Fame include Mike Forrest and Jones Bros. Dirt.
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West County Road massage parlor raided amid prostitution probe
Oscar Barreras 68, a West County Road massage parlor owner from El Paso, says he was unaware of Wednesday police raid on Accu Therapy Massage. Odessa Police Department said officers investigated suspected prostitution activity at the business inside Western Village.
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Precinct 1 Race Sets Stage With Town Hall Meeting
About 47 residents attended the Precinct 1 town hall hosted by Commissioner Eddy Shelton to voice concerns and discuss actions for Ector County. The Republican runoff for Commissioner Precinct 1 features incumbent Shelton and challenger Milton Thompson with Election Day May 24. Voters must register by April 25 or have a postmark by April 25. A Precinct 1 resident announced plans to form a community group with a board to boost outreach and events for cleaner, more involved precinct life. Shelton has led since November 2014 and spoke at the annex court building at 1010 E Eighth St. See TOWN HALL Page 6A.
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Teal Blake to Showcase Paintings at Alpine Trappings
Teal Blake, an artist known for his landscape and memory paintings, will feature works at the Trappings of Texas event in Alpine this year. His pieces highlighting rugged Texas scenery aim to capture light, color, and mood across deserts and mesas.
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